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<p><a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/b-simone-announces-shes-no-longer-in-a-relationship-with-nfl-baller-chris-smith/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Smith</a>, a former defensive end for the NFL Cleveland Browns team, has reportedly passed away. According to <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/04/18/chris-smith-nfl-defensive-end-dead-xfl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TMZ</a>, the news arrived via Smith&#8217;s agent <a href="https://twitter.com/DrewJRosenhaus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Drew Rosenhaus</a>.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">The Former NFL Player Passed Away At 31 Years Old</h3>
<p>According to the outlet, the former defensive end passed away at 31.</p>
<p>Rosenhaus shared the news via Twitter Tuesday morning when he replied to a tweet that mentioned Smith&#8217;s passing.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;Rest in Peace Chris. You will be missed.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
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<p>Rosenhaus followed up by sharing a tweet of his own, paying tribute to Smith.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">The Cleveland Browns NFL Team Also Confirmed The News Via Twitter</h3>
<p>The Cleveland Browns NFL team also confirmed Smith&#8217;s passing via a <a href="https://twitter.com/Browns/status/1648345522292555776" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tweet</a> shared on Tuesday.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Browns DE Chris Smith. Chris was one of the kindest people, teammates and friends we&#8217;ve had in our organization. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Smith&#8217;s Former Girlfriend B. Simone Also Shared Words For The Late NFL Player</h3>
<p>Smith&#8217;s former girlfriend, <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/how-many-showers-b-simone-sparked-a-hygiene-debate-and-twitter-is-split-down-the-middle/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">B. Simone</a>, also took to social media to share a few words regarding the NFL player&#8217;s sudden passing. As <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/b-simone-announces-shes-no-longer-in-a-relationship-with-nfl-baller-chris-smith/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Shade Room</a> previously reported, the two split in July 2021. It&#8217;s unclear how long the two were dating.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;One of the ONLY things in life that is promised, is death. Love on people when they are physically here , and if you truly love them cover them in prayer. God is a God of no mistakes even when you are grieving or hurt. Trust him He won&#8217;t fail you &#8230; Life is precious&#8221;</p></blockquote>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Details Regarding Chris Smith&#8217;s Death Remains Unclear</h3>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/04/18/chris-smith-nfl-defensive-end-dead-xfl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TMZ</a>, details regarding Chris Smith&#8217;s passing remain unclear.</p>
<p>Additionally, the outlet reports that Smith was &#8220;starting a new career in the XFL&#8221; and just signed with the Seattle Sea Dragons on March 9.</p>
<p>Sadly, Smith leaves behind a daughter named Haven. In 2019, the child&#8217;s mother and Smith&#8217;s fiancée, Petara Cordero, lost her life when the two were pulled over on the side of a Cleveland highway. The pair had reportedly blown a tire, and when Cordero stepped out of the vehicle, she was struck by an oncoming driver, as per <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-11985513/NFL-player-Chris-Smiths-death-preceded-fianc-es-2019-struck-car.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mail</a>.</p>
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<p>We send our prayers and condolences to Smith&#8217;s family and friends.</p>
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